Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes with a heavenly Whipped Ganache Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these mini cheesecakes are a chocolate lover’s dream come true!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Cupcakes:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Whipped Ganache Frosting:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcake liners: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Cupcakes: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream. Mix in dry ingredients and fill cupcake liners. Bake until set.
- Make the Whipped Ganache Frosting: Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth. Add vanilla. Chill and whip until fluffy.
- Assemble: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the whipped ganache.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent twist, top with chocolate shavings or a raspberry.
- Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
